With the countdown well underway until Rio 2016 kicks off next month, Strathmore has unveiled three of Scotland’s most recognisable and respected medal contenders as the new 'Team Strathmore' brand ambassadors.

Strathmore water has teamed up with track cyclist Katie Archibald, swimmer Ross Murdoch and T53 wheelchair racer Samantha Kinghorn to inspire and motivate Scots to get involved in swimming, running and cycling.

While the nation gears up for a summer of sport, with the Olympics and Paralympics taking place from early August, Team Strathmore will harness Scots’ love of sport and show how people of any age and ability can get involved and 'Do More'.

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Working with a number of sporting partners and events, including Scottish Swimming and Scottish Athletics, Strathmore will deliver a year-long campaign which will include inspiration, tips and techniques for all levels, not to mention some once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for Scots to get involved!

Katie Archibald, 22 from Glasgow, is a former world and European champion (2014) in women's team pursuit as part of the Great Britain team, and the reigning European individual pursuit and elimination race champion.

Katie Archibald said, “Being part of Team Strathmore is really important for me - I love cycling, and I’m looking forward to encouraging more Scots to get involved in the sport and experience all the benefits, both physically and mentally.

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“I can’t wait to work with Strathmore, Ross and Samantha over the next year to encourage Scots to Do More . In the meantime, we’ll be doing Scotland proud here in Rio, and hopefully inspiring some future Scottish Olympians.”

The other two ambassadors representing Team Strathmore are Ross Murdoch, 22 from Balloch who famously won gold in the 200m breast-stroke at the the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He was also part of the Team GB squad that won gold in the mixed 4 x 100 metre medley relay at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. Earlier this year, Ross added to his medal haul with a gold medal at the European Championships.

Speaking about the launch, Ross Murdoch comments, “I’m really excited to be part of Team Strathmore, working alongside Katie and Samantha to get more Scots into swimming, as well as running and cycling.

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“I want to show how accessible and rewarding swimming is, no matter what age or ability you are – it really is a sport that you can start anytime and anywhere, and we should all be doing it!

“Team Strathmore will be working on some great initiatives in September when we get back, but until then I have some medals to win!"

Making up the trio is Samantha Kinghorn, 20 from Dumfries & Galloway, is a T53 wheelchair racer and competed at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games – finishing fifth in the 1500m. She holds three gold medals from the IPC European Championships, winning in the 100m, 400m and 800m.

Samantha Kinghorn said, “It’s great to be joining Katie and Ross on Team Strathmore. The message I want to get across as part of the Do More campaign is that everyone should – and could – get involved in swimming, running or cycling. No one should feel intimidated, that it’s too late, or that they’re too busy.

“It’s hopefully going to be a successful summer for Scots at the Olympics, and we hope the buzz will help us encourage more people to get active!”

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Adrian Troy, head of marketing for AG Barr said: “Strathmore has a proud history of supporting sport in Scotland, and we are thrilled to announce this new partnership with three of the country’s top athletes and key medal hopefuls for this year’s 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

“We first launched the Do More campaign with our Commonwealth Games Ambassadors in 2014, and we look forward to building on that success with Ross, Katie and Samantha. Together we hope to show Scots how it’s both easy and good for you to get involved in swimming, cycling and running.”